Tuesday, March 23, 2010

A cousin's daughter will be turning 2 at the end of the month. Unfortunately, I've never had the chance to meet this little princess and interact with her, but all the pics I receive by email tell me that she must be a very charming young lady. I'm so thrilled that I could use Laura's Sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You to make a card for this really sweet girl.

Monday, March 22, 2010

I just ordered some DP from the Basic Gray series.....I'm absolutely in love with the bright and vibrant colours. Each sheet is so unique in itself, and lends such a great dimension to the card. I got to work as soon as I opened that box!!

I've attempted a Pals Paper Arts Sketch after a really long time. I know that the team primarily use SU supplies, so I tried to incorporate at least one SU stamp; the flower. Here's my interpretation of the sketch...

The "poofy flowers" are something I learned to make on the Raspberry Suite blog site by the very creative and talented Dawn McVey. You can go here to watch the tutorial video. I used tissue paper that I recovered from my son's birthday gift bags!! Trying to "go green"!!!

I finally used some bright DP and the butterfly is a sticker from the 99 cent collection at Target!! I used my sewing machine and the really neat scalloped circle punch from SU. I initially thought the stitching was too close and a lot but I kind of like how you really can't notice each zigzag.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Just got back from a good friend's home, up the road. Enjoyed an hour of wholesome conversation and laughs, and I think I'm ready to post one more card before I retire for the night. The sketch is loosely based on that from Diva Coffee Break Design Team Challenge #169:

Honestly, I never expected to find so many!!!! I know that I'm really stretching it with some challenges in terms of the requirements, but there's no harm in trying, right? Well, goodnight and Namaste!!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Wow, I feel like I've been away for quite a while, and actually it's been only 3 days since my last post. I've had some trouble attempting challenges the last couple of days. Not sure, if my mojo melted with the snow, or it's just exhaustion from keeping up with my two boys. Anyway, I told myself that I was going to create something today, without referring to any specific challenge. My friend needs a birthday card, so here's what I made.....

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Okay, okay, I know the title is a little lame, but after an evening of my sons running around the house with my friend's kids nonstop for 2 hours, that was all I could think of!! I have to admit, it was a fun evening. The T.V was switched off, the kids were burning off excess energy, my friend and I were drinking tea, and chatting.... well, we tried to have a conversation amidst all the chaos!! Overall, this evening made me reminded me of how wonderful friendship can be.

I absolutely love Laura's Sketch (47) this week on 2S4Y. It's one of those sketches that you can do so much with. I found myself going back to some DP that I'd already used. Guess I was playing a little safe. I really would like to try and make another card with some brighter colours. But I guess, at the end of the day, I was in a mood for something mellow.

I of course used my handy dandy sewing machine (this is from watching too much "Blue's Clues" with my son)!! I realised that the card doesn't have any stamps at all, but I guess it's the paper crafting that could also count, right? Well, hopefully I should have another card done by tomorrow for this challenge. I'm going to try to find the brightest, most cheerful DP, I promise!!! Namaste!!!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Today was a great Monday. Exhausting, but great. This week's going to roll by so quickly, and before I know it, my first born will be 4 years old by next week. He's such an incredible child; full laughter and smiles, always willing to give you a hug...It's amazing how such a tiny creature can become such an important part of your life. I have all these great pics of him as a little baby, and I thought I would create a scrap book page for him instead of a card. Better get to work on it soon!!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Today was such a beautiful day. The sun was out, the snow was melting, and the kids were all out on their bikes. My older son and I headed out to hang out with the "gang" and what an amazing afternoon we had!! Can't wait for spring.....

Today's card is a reflection of how I'm feeling inside; all sunny and warm and happy. I used the sketch from OCC Sketch Challenge 5.

I combined a couple of challenges, which went so well together. I used some lacy fabric, did some stitching, used some brads and watercolour crayons, kept it really really simple and this is what I created....

Thursday, March 4, 2010

I just received my new supplies from SU and I am in love with the stuff!!! I ordered a gel pen, that I don't think I can live without now!! How did I ever manage without it???? It is one of the best tools I've used on my cards. I finally figured out why faux stitching is such a rage!!! The sketch is based on the Mojo Monday Challenge 128.

I found a whole bunch of other challenges that this card could be entered for.......

Honestly, it's just a stroke of luck that I found all these other challenges that would accept my card. I would love to win some new stamps/accessories!! Well, off to entertain my preschooler...Namaste!!!

My handwriting is terrible but I realised that journaling is really part of making the whole scrapbooking process personal and special. At least, it's legible!!! My friend very generously allowed me to use her Cricut to cut out the letters on the side. Phew, I finally can add a third page to my scrap book!!!! Hope the week is going well for everyone. Looks like we won't have any snow for a while. It's beautiful these mornings and I can't wait for spring.....Namaste!!!

The DP is Ancestory.com: Marcella by K and the rhinestones are from my stash. I cut out the flowers from one of the DPs, since it was all part of the same collection, and seemed to go well with the rest of the card.

Monday, March 1, 2010

I picked up some accessories from Target today and was thrilled that I could use them on this card. My creation is based on the Card Patterns Sketch 53.

I really enjoyed using my machine to sew all the panels and pieces. The colours are a little sedate but I love the way the flower pops against it. And the sentiment, which is an epoxy sticker, seemed perfect. I really enjoyed following this sketch, and might do another one with completely different colours. All that stitching reminds me that I have to go buy fabric to make valences for my family room asap!!!!

About Me

I'm a mother of two beautiful boys and a wife to an incredibly wonderful man. I guess you can say that I'm exploring my creativity through writing and stamping. I hope to inspire and be inspired by all you fellow stampers out there!!!